Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,117,927); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V29 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
Vivo V29 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | Vivo V29 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1117927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Vivo V29 Pro by 364.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (97/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.